Manawatu v Northland
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So we picked up more injuries either during or after the win on the weekend: Liam Hallam-Eames and Jack Goodhue unavailable this week, both big losses.
Team I have heard:
Adams, Moulds, Lemisio
Caird, Jurlina (made his debut off the bench on Saturday)
Rush, Matich, Mau'u
Milo-Harris, Reihana
Hohaia, Tua
Murray, Moorby, RushKauika-Peterson, Cobb, Te Whata- Colley, Sweetman, Woods, Hape, Hawkins, Ranger
Odd they have decided to put Julina at lock, he is a loosie and probably not that tall for a loosie, while they have a specialist lock in Sweetman on the bench.
This game is one we need to step up and prove last week wasnt a fluke, rather than do what we would typically do after we win a game few expected us to, then lose a game we shouldnt.
With Craig likely done for the season, bit surprised they didnt call up one of the dev side locks to play if they dont want to start the only other fit lock in the squad, Sweetman.
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@taniwharugby bit of a surprise for me given that Sweetman was in the initial Taniwha squad and Jurlina who is a 6/8 came in as replacement cover ..
In terms of height Jurlina is around 6’2 ,Sweetman 6’3/6’4
Information I am getting Jurlina has a better understanding of the lineout calls .
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Keep the attitude the same as last week and we'll win.. do what we often do after a win, and we'll lose a pivotal match.
I hope the right version of us turns up!
These are the ones we need to nail, as often in season wash ups they become big regrets. Don't let it be a coulda, woulda, shoulda...Jurlina at lock had me scratching my head, would have probably started Sweetman. To me, Jurlina is purely a loosie and not big enough for lock..but we will see I suppose. Looking forward to see Rory Woods get a run, good to see these younger dudes getting their shot.
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Confirmed
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1 Malakai Hala-Ngatai, 2 Leif Keil-Schwencke, 3 Flyn Yates, 4 Stan van den Hoven, 5 Johan Momsen, 6 TK Howden, 7 Slade McDowall, 8 Brayden Iose, 9 Jordi Viljoen, 10 Brett Cameron, 11 Tima Fainga'anuku, 12 Kyle Brown, 13 Te Rangatira Waitokia, 14 Drew Wild, 15 Beaudein Waaka
Reserves: 16 Raymond Tuputupu, 17 Joseph Gavigan, 18 Cole Keith, 19 Ofa Tauatevalu, 20 Terrell Peita, 21 John Poland, 22 Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, 23 Jason Emery
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Radio commentators saying Stan van der Hoven is South African. I guess they only saw his name and didn't do any research?
The comment was made when they said that Manawatū had brought in a whole group of South African players.
I know they picked up Momsen in the MLR and, of course, there's Viljoen. Not sure they have more South Africans?
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Well worked try, poor midfield defence
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Normal transmission resumes for us, poor execution and dumb play
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Wtf
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Good call to takenthe points...soak up some time
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What an odd advantage
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This is soft as fuck.
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I like Brady chases hard, but gee nonpoint if you ain't gonna get hands on the recipient and create pressure
